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Richard Branson loses £1.5 billion from plummeting Virgin Orbit shares amid funding crisis

Sir Richard Branson has lost a staggering £1.5 billion from his stake in Virgin Orbit over the past year after the company’s share price plummeted more than 95%.

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2023

Virgin Orbit ceases operations after failing to find funding

Virgin Orbit Holdings Inc., the satellite-launch company tied to British billionaire Richard Branson, is ceasing operations indefinitely, succumbing to growing cash-crunch pressures that have paralyzed startups in many emerging technologies.

Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2023

Richard Branson surprises Edinburgh locals with Scottish-themed street celebration

It comes after Virgin Red left a mystery box on the Royal Mile yesterday to mark the grand opening of a new hotel.

Daily Record · Mar 25, 2023

Virgin Orbit eyes options as it works to generate cash flow: report

Launch company Virgin Orbit is engaging companies for discussions after furloughing most of its staff last week, according to media reports.

Space · Mar 20, 2023

Spaceport Cornwall focused on space cluster growth as Virgin Orbit pauses operations

Richard Branson’s US satellite launch firm is working to secure additional funding for future launches and has furloughed staff, according to reports

Birmingham Post · Mar 17, 2023

Richard Branson's rocket-launch firm Virgin Orbit pauses operations, furloughs staff

British billionaire Richard Branson's rocket-launch firm Virgin Orbit has paused operations as the company searches for more funding.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2023

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit pauses operations while it seeks extra funds

The satellite launch company has reportedly furloughed staff and is working to secure new funding.

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit pauses space operations with 'staff set to be furloughed'

A spokesperson for Virgin Orbit confirmed the "operational pause" in a statement, but did not comment on the furloughs

Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2023

Arthur Brown executed 30 years after massacre of 4 people including pregnant teen

Arthur Brown Jr, mow 52, was condemned for the June 1992 deaths in a Houston home during a drug robbery - including shooting dead a pregnant 19-year-old woman

Daily Mirror · Mar 10, 2023

You can now book a Jennifer Lopez inspired cruise complete with 90s dance classes

Jennifer Lopez fans can now board a cruise inspired by the hitmaker on Virgin Voyages cruise ship Scarlet Lady - and it includes heaps of fun activities like 90s dance classes

Daily Mirror · Feb 15, 2023